stumpy

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As fans of the parody British rock band will know, their original sticksman, John "Stumpy" Pepys, died in what was described in the original 1984 mockumentary as "a bizarre gardening accident".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

His replacement, Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs, fared no better.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Biden, in his remarks, passed up a chance to mention Stumpy, the gnarled and hollow old cherry tree that stands on the Tidal Basin’s south bank.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Stumpy frequently becomes submerged in flood waters from the Potomac and has become a social media phenom.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“If he says anything—” began Stumpy, whispering to himself, but he did not finish the sentence for Professor McCloud was speaking.

From The Heroes of the School or, The Darewell Chums Through Thick and Thin by Chapman, Allen